“Find the good. It’s all around you. Find it, showcase it and you’ll start believing in it”

August 10, 2012

“Find the good. It’s all around you. Find it, showcase it and you’ll start believing in it” –

So said Jesse Owens (b 8/8/1913) and there was a room full of good at the Bristol Business Network on August 8th.

Those attending created an event with such a great buzz, much conversation, opportunities being created and connections being made A truly collaborative event!

The pre lunch session saw a MasterMind session involing numerous minds, a bunch of Post-Its, a three ring model and creative discussion!

Some of those who were at lunch on Wednesday 8/8/12

Decision makers collaborating, conversing and connecting!

Co-operative Employee Benefits,

Cremanass Limited,

Evelyn Mae Interiors,

Appleton Fox Wealth Management Ltd,

Brook Redwood Hotel & Country Club,

Red Recruitment Partnership Ltd,

if only….ltd,

Mark Leveridge Magic,

N3 Display Graphics Ltd,

The Referral Institute UK,

Themis Health and Wellbeing,

Phil Yarrow Consulting Ltd,

Polyglot Coaching,

Roger Moore & Associates,

Shore Business Services,

The Best Of Bristol Ltd,

The HR Dept (Bristol) Ltd,

Welcome Telecom Ltd,

Thank you to Halina Sroka – Evelyn Mae Interiors – who brought along a selection of truly impressive pieces that would add a real statement to any reception – add an extra dimension to an event – even take wedding flowers to new heights – the photo’s give an impression

The photo does not do these wonderful pieces justice!

Thank you also to Inge Dowden of Polyglot Coaching for a truly Olympian 10 minutes – inspirational, extremely relevant and certainly something that can be used in business and life! The Queen music and lyrics adding an extra dimension

Inge is hosting the seminar at the next event on 19th September – details here

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Bristol Business Network Charity

Jessie May is a local charity that provides vital nursing care, within the family home, for children who have life limiting conditions. In addition they provide respite days, packed with activities, with expert care on hand giving parents and siblings a chance to do some of the things you and I take for granted – such as the weekly shop or perhaps even a trip to the zoo.

Other ways you can help

Many companies have charity committees – if yours does it would be great to get an introduction to the chair or other members.

As well as hard cash we also need IT hardware, office equipment, furniture etc. If you become aware that your company or a client company is getting rid of good stuff then you might point them in our direction?

Also as I mentioned we are currently collecting old mobile phones and inkjet cartridges for recycling which raises money for us. A new fundraising initiative is recycling old jewelry – gold silver, costume jewelry and watches broken and damaged all can be recycled and raise money for us.

You may be a member of a sports club, a choir, or other leisure group. These often raise money for charities also – consideration of Jessie May would be very helpful.

An opportunity for you to market your business through sponsoring our newsletter for example.

Or a great way of raising team morale by a team participating in a fun fundraising event.

If you want any information on any of these ideas then please email me or ring me – Chris Roys Chief Executive 01179616840